Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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A quilting video claimed this “new” potato chip block method was twice as fast…

You know I couldn’t let that go untested.

So in episode #206, Maria and I sat down at the sewing machines, started at the exact same time, and put this quilting claim to a real-world test.

The result?

Let’s just say… the numbers didn’t match the hype.

In this episode, we break down:
✔ Which method was actually faster
✔ Which one truly uses more scraps
✔ Hidden fabric waste nobody talks about
✔ Why “new” doesn’t always mean better
✔ How to decide if a quilting shortcut actually fits your goals

If you love:

- Scrap quilting
- Stash busting
- Potato chip blocks
- Honest quilting advice
- Testing quilting tips before cutting into your fabric

…you’re in the right place.

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Thanks so much for watching—and remember…

There’s no quilt police… but there is bad quilting advice.

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Happy Sewing! 🧵

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